AJHS Temporarily Closed

In support of New York City's efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the American Jewish Historical Society will be temporarily closed. The health and safety of The American Jewish Historical Society’s staff and visitors is our top priority, and we are continuing to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 Situation. During this time all in person events will be cancelled or postponed, and the library and other facilities of the five partner organizations will be closed to the public.

Our building is closed, but our staff, and the stories we work to preserve and share, continue to be here for you. The stories from our archives will continue to be accessible through our online catalogue, new virtual program offerings, and and digital platforms. Please check social media for ongoing updates and virtual offerings.

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Online Exhibit: By Dawn's Early Light

Online Exhibit

By Dawn's Early Light: Jewish Contributions to American Culture from the Nation's Founding to the Civil War

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An exhibition of works from the Princeton University Library's Leonard L. Milberg '53 Jewish American Writers Collection with additional materials from The Library Company of Philadelphia and The American Jewish Historical Society.

This exhibition was made possible through the generosity of Leonard L. Milberg with additional support from the Center for Jewish History.